BISMARCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

11636 HWY. 84
BISMARCK, AR 71929

www.bismarcklions.net

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bismarck Elementary School, located at 11636 Highway 84 in Bismarck, Arkansas, serves as a foundational component of the Bismarck School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering an environment centered on the "Lions" mascot, which represents the district’s collective identity and school spirit. As a rural Arkansas institution, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic setting designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of elementary-aged students in the region.

The school’s official website, http://www.bismarcklions.net, serves as a hub for communication between faculty, parents, and the community. Through this portal, the school provides access to essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and district-wide announcements. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Bismarck Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the district’s K-12 educational pathway.

379

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BISMARCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	20
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
344 (90.8%)
Hispanic
20 (5.3%)
Two or More
14 (3.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BISMARCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)865-3616
Website:	http://www.bismarcklions.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 78